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Bleached Poly-Cotton Broadcloth for Blouses

A fine plain weave broadcloth of 60% polyester staple and 40% cotton, bleached, weighing 140 g/m², ideal for women's blouses. This fabric falls under tariff item 5513.13.00 as it is a woven fabric of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly with cotton, weighing not more than 170 g/m², and is bleached.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

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This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

5513.11.00Same rate: Free

If the fabric is of plain weave and unbleached or bleached, but not classified as 'other'

This heading covers unbleached or bleached plain weave fabrics of polyester staple fibres mixed with cotton, which may apply if the broadcloth meets plain weave criteria.

5513.21.00Same rate: Free

If the fabric is dyed instead of bleached

Dyed woven fabrics of polyester staple fibres mixed with cotton, under 170 g/m², are classified under this heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Ensure the fabric's weight does not exceed 170 g/m² and that polyester staple fibres are less than 85% by weight

• Declare the exact fibre composition and bleaching process to the CBSA to avoid reclassification

Related Products under Tariff item 5513.13.00

Basket Weave Poly-Cotton Oxford

This classic basket weave oxford fabric weighs 165 g/m² and is made from 62% polyester staple fibres mixed mainly with cotton, bleached. It is classified under tariff item 5513.13.00 as an 'other' woven fabric of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly with cotton, not exceeding 170 g/m², and not a plain weave.

Bleached 65/35 Poly-Cotton Oxford

This standard 65/35 poly-cotton oxford fabric weighs 145 g/m², is bleached, and has a basket weave. It is classified under tariff item 5513.13.00 as an 'other' woven fabric of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly with cotton, not exceeding 170 g/m², and not a plain weave.

Bleached 65/35 Poly-Cotton Satin Blouse Fabric

A bleached satin weave fabric made from 65% polyester staple fibres and 35% cotton, weighing 155 g/m², used for women's blouses. The satin weave gives it a smooth, lustrous surface. It is classified under this tariff item as a bleached 'other' woven fabric of polyester staple fibres, under 170 g/m².

Bleached Oxford Poly-Cotton Dress Fabric

This bleached oxford weave fabric weighs 160 g/m² and is composed of 60% polyester staple fibres and 40% cotton. It is classified under tariff item 5513.13.00 as an 'other' woven fabric of polyester staple fibres, mixed mainly with cotton, not exceeding 170 g/m², and not a plain weave.

Bleached Poly-Cotton Handkerchief Fabric

A fine weave fabric for handkerchiefs, made of 67% polyester staple and 33% cotton, bleached, weighing 142 g/m². It is classified under tariff item 5513.13.00 as a woven fabric of polyester staple fibres mixed with cotton, not exceeding 170 g/m², and bleached.

Bleached Poly-Cotton Lightweight Drapery Fabric

A semi-sheer plain weave fabric of 75% polyester staple and 25% cotton, bleached, weighing 130 g/m², for lightweight curtains and drapes. This product fits tariff item 5513.13.00 as a woven fabric of polyester staple fibres mixed with cotton, under 170 g/m², and bleached.